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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Florida Jacksonville State University University of South Carolina-Upstate FGCU| Jacksonville University | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Converse College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JU | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1020/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $278 |
Diversity |
JU | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 10% |
Students |
JU | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 30% | ||
Campus |
JU | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,284 students)
JU vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Converse College?
- Jacksonville University is 106.6% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.6% higher at JU than Converse College ($43,520.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than JU ($19,653 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 26.2% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,664 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 113.8% larger than aid received Converse College ($31,988 vs. $14,959)
JU vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or JU .
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at JU (3.61)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Converse College (55.6%)
JU vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU or Converse College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Converse College and JU.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Jacksonville University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $33,000)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,331 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,952)
- JU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($233 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/